Outdoor & Recreation
Events
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Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show
Kids & FamilyQuarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MNJumps, tricks, pyramids, and barefoot skiing in a free family show on the water. Pre-show at 6:20, main show at 7; bring a blanket or lawn chair.
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Muddy Buddy Run
Kids & FamilyLakefront Park 5000 Kop Pkwy SE, Prior Lake, MN +1 moreKids 5 to 12 take on a muddy obstacle course at Lakefront Park, running it as many times as they want inside their 30 minute slot. Registration closed August 12, so this one is for the kids already signed up.
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SMSC Wacipi 2026 – Friday
FestivalFeaturedSMSC Wacipi Grounds 3212 Dakotah Parkway, Shakopee, MNThe SMSC Wacipi opens Friday with the 7 p.m. grand entry: hundreds of dancers from dozens of tribes, drum groups around the arena, and Native food and craft vendors at the Wacipi grounds.
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SMSC Wacipi 2026 – Saturday
FestivalFeaturedSMSC Wacipi Grounds 3212 Dakotah Parkway, Shakopee, MNSaturday at the SMSC Wacipi runs all day with grand entries at 1 and 7 p.m., hundreds of dancers, drum groups, and Native food and craft vendors at the Wacipi grounds.
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SMSC Wacipi 2026 – Sunday
FestivalFeaturedSMSC Wacipi Grounds 3212 Dakotah Parkway, Shakopee, MNThe Wacipi wraps Sunday with the 1 p.m. grand entry at the SMSC Wacipi Grounds. Final day for the dancing, the drums, and the food and craft vendors.
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Prior Lake Lantern Festival 2026
FestivalPrior Lake Lakeshore Prior Lake, MNLakeshore homes string colorful lanterns around the lake for three August evenings, with live music off Lori Road Wednesday night. Best viewed from the water.
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Rolling Hills Hike
Fitness/WellnessMurphy-Hanrehan Park Reserve 15501 Murphy Lake Road, Savage, MNA free guided 7 to 8 mile hike through Murphy-Hanrehan's rolling hills, with Camino veterans along to talk through-hiking.
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Shakopee Shockwaves Waterski Show
Kids & FamilyQuarry Lake Park 6201 Innovation Blvd, Shakopee, MNThe Shockwaves' free Thursday show at Quarry Lake Park: jumps, pyramids, and barefoot skiing, with the pre-show at 6:20 and the main show at 7. Bring a blanket or lawn chair.
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Flow & Go: Yoga & SUP
Fitness/WellnessWatzl's Point Beach Prior Lake, MN +1 moreMorning beach yoga at Watzl's Point followed by a guided paddle around Prior Lake. Boards provided and beginners welcome.
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Goat Yoga at Gray Hobby Farm
Fitness/WellnessFeaturedGray Hobby Farm 16375 Creekwood Rd, Prior Lake, MNA real yoga class on the farm lawn while Gray Hobby Farm's goat herd wanders the mats. Mats provided, goat cuddles likely. Ages 6 and up, $38. Arrive 15 minutes early to meet the herd.
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